Profoto b2 manual

If you do need to adjust the exposure, simply dial in the required amount of compensation at the camera. The Profoto B2 does the job far more effectively with the added bonuses of more power and more controllable power , a far superior quality of light again with more control , and much greater overall flexibility.

Read more The best photography lighting kits in Best backdrops for photography. The best light tents for photography. Home Reviews. MODEL button 2 6. SYNC button SET button Sync connector Battery charging connector USB port Battery Battery release button www. Page 8 Mode setting Light output setting visible only when Ready signal setting lamp head is connected Modeling light setting 2 Temperature limit indicator Lamp head plug Protective glass Umbrella holder www. Page 9 Stand attachment screw Clamp screw Rod kit for OCF Softbox Rectangle Contains 4 replacement or spare rods which have color-coded tips for fast and easy insertion.

Zoom Cap For the Zoom Reflector. RFi Softbox Square Ideal for portraits and product photography. RFi Softbox Octa Ideal for flattering portraits.

Umbrella Shallow Silver A lightweight umbrella for wide, even light with contrast. Air Sync Syncs any Profoto Air light. Set of 3 protection caps for products with a hot shoe for Sony. The cap ensures that hot shoe is not damaged when during storage or transport.

Halogen Lamp GY 6. Rod kit for RFi Softbox Rectangle Contains 4 replacement or spare rods which have color-coded tips for fast and easy insertion. Rod kit for RFi Softbox Strip Contains 4 replacement or spare rods which have color-coded tips for fast and easy insertion. Discontinued AcuteB2 AirS. Discontinued Pro-7 Twin. Discontinued ProHead. Discontinued ProRing. Discontinued ProRing2. Discontinued Acute2 Twin. Discontinued StickLight Light your subject from the inside out. Discontinued StillLight Creates large and perfectly even illumination.

Discontinued HR Lantern Ideal for overhead lighting with continuous light. Discontinued Profoto Pro-B3. Discontinued Pro-7b Head. Discontinued AcuteB Head. Discontinued Acute2 Head. Discontinued ZoomSpot. Discontinued Cine Reflector A versatile light shaping tool for stills and video. Discontinued Double 3. Discontinued BatPac A portable mains power pack. Discontinued Profoto D4 The commercial studio pack. Discontinued Pro-7 Head.

Discontinued ProB Head. Discontinued Fresnel Spot. However, when you start adding extras, their combined weights do add up.

This is especially true when you work alone and have to bring a sandbag at least 5kg extra to stabilise your light stand. If you have an assistant, you can leave the sandbag at home and have someone else carry the gear ; which makes everything easier and lighter for the photographer. The Profoto B2 head only weighs 0. If your assistant is acting as a voice-activated light stand, they will appreciate the lightweight B2 head and modifiers.

With a full suite of OCF modifiers, the weight of everything can add up. The first will get the weight off your shoulders and works well if the terrain is smooth. The latter is your best choice in rougher terrain, because the padded, adjustable waist-strap can be used to transfer the weight from your shoulders to your hips. The lightweight B2 head makes it easier for an assistant to hold the light at the angle you need. Remember that even a small weight can feel heavy due to leverage depending on the angle and length of the light stand.

Overall, I found that setting up the Profoto B2 is quick and easy. Plugging the cord from the head into the pack is straightforward and locks tightly. In my experience the B2 is slower to set up than the Profoto B1, but faster to set up and control than a speed light. The one thing that is a bit slow is changing the battery.

Outside of Performance see below , interface and ergonomics are an extremely important consideration that applies to cameras as well. Profoto should be commended for how quick and easy it is to change important settings on the B2. The display is bright and easy to read in most lighting situations.

Looking at the interface, you can see how easy it is to access all the important settings of the Profoto B2. Controlling the B2 is simple using dedicated buttons and dials on the interface. You could probably figure out how to do any of the following without looking at the instruction manual:. The only button that requires a bit more understanding is the set button.

The interface is an improvement on the B1. Your browser does not support iFrame.